Animals & People - the animal-human bond

Animals & people form the most amazing bonds, which give us the chance to do stuff we wouldn't otherwise perhaps do - animals can be amazing at helping people move out of their comfort zones- all for the pure love of animals. Visit our picture gallery, Animals Volunteer

Horses are increasing acting as facilitators in the business world to help companies tap into their staff's potential and really make the most of their leadership, teamwork and creativity. More coming soon!

In Asia, Dr Dog is making lots of people very happy as he visits elderly folk.

A number of dogs and cats are helping with stroke rehabilitation. The animals are working with physiotherapists and helping patients achieve small goals which are all part of a carefully planned programme to help people recover from their strokes.

Specially trained dogs are searching out missing people on the highlands and lowlands, mountains and valleys. They search for missing walkers, children, confused elderly people, climbers and victims of crime. Let's hear it for a dog's nose!

Assistance Dogs are just amazing. Read the story of Endal,Pure Gold, and hear about two other Canine Partners, Wesley & Ulli

Animals have helped out in times of war: pigeons carried messages in World War Two, for instance, while elephants, dogs, horses and even the ships cat all played their roles.

Worldwide, animals are essential to people's livelihoods, providing transport and labour. The work the Brooke is doing shows how important animals are to their owners in many countries. The charity enables you to help people and animals at the same time.

The right sort of pet in the workplace helps reduce stress and absenteeism of staff and can even help boost wellbeing! PC Tizer was recruited initally to help the British Transport Police in north London keep mice in their place, but PC Tizer quickly showed he was very adapt at helping his human colleagues de-stress and relax. Find out more about the benefits of a cat's purr..